The National Guard establishes Family Assistance Centers (FACs) during mobilizations and deployments. FACs provide outreach, emotional support, and referrals for families. These referrals can include resources for families struggling with various challenges, such as substance abuse issues. In such cases, FACs may direct families to appropriate treatment facilities, like a mat clinic in New Jersey, […]
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Joint Force Headquarters Each state or territory has a Family Program Joint Force Headquarters Office staffed by a State Family Program Director (SFPD). These offices are the primary service locations for the Family Program. Here you can obtain information and referrals regarding benefits, entitlements, events, and programs. All National Guard families, regardless of branch, can
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Guard Members and Their Families The DoD has developed a number of helpful readiness guidebooks and checklists to help you ensure necessary tasks are accomplished before, during, and after deployment. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDF files in this section. Click on the links below to check out the handbooks and guides that
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Wing Coordinator offices Each Air National Guard Wing has a Family Program Office staffed with a Wing Coordinator. Wing Coordinators can provide you with information and referrals regarding benefits, entitlements, events, and programs. All National Guard families, regardless of branch, can obtain services from these offices. The following is a list of all the Family
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Military Acronyms The list of acronyms below are commonly used within the military and the National Guard Family Program community. Be aware that there may be acronyms or terms that are unique to your location. If there is an acronym that you do not see here, send us an e-mail through the contact link above
Hot Topics These links point to information that will help families dealing with today’s special situations. Hurricane Katrina Announcements EANGUS We Care for America Foundation Emergency Relief Fund For Members of the National Guard Beware of Fraudulent Hurricane Katrina Relief Web Sites Open Your Home to Military Families, Veterans, and Reservists Who Are Victims of
Family and Troop Support The organizations on this page provide assistance in the areas of deployment, finances, employment, relocation, family advocacy, and more. Click on a link below for a list of organizations providing support in that area. Military Family Support Special Needs/Exceptional Family Member Parenting Support Troop Support Family Program Manager Resources
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Benefits This page provides information on where to go for the benefits you’re entitled to. Click on one of the links below for information on specific kinds of benefits. Survivor Benefits Medical and Insurance Health and Wellness Education, Training, and Scholarships Employment/Reemployment Commissaries and Exchanges Relocation/Housing Vehicle Storage . . . .
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT FILE It is very important for the military family to keep copies of important documents and other valuable information in a safe place. It is equally important that the wife and husband jointly organize this file so that each knows how and where to find the documents when they are needed. PLEASE SIT
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Introduction to Personal Finance An Overview for State Family Program Directors, Wing Family Program Coordinators, and Families. Introduction Evaluating Your Situation Budgeting & Debt Management Goals & Plans Insurance & Disability Planning Investment Planning Education Planning Retirement Planning Estate Planning INSURANCE AND DISABILITY PLANNING 4. Introduction 4.1 Life Insurance 4.2
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